Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) announced a hearing titled “Strengthening American Communications Leadership with Open Radio Access Networks.” 

“5G, 6G, and future generations of wireless networks will fuel innovation and entrepreneurship that strengthens the economy. These networks help connect millions of Americans, enabling us to incorporate new technology in our daily lives,” said Chairs Rodgers and Latta. “In order to win the future, we must ensure networks are secure and that America—not communist China—is leading the innovation, developing the technology, and deploying it. Open Radio Access Networks (ORAN), in particular, are a key part of achieving this goal. We look forward to hearing from industry experts and stakeholders about how we can leverage ORAN to cement American communications leadership.” 

Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing titled: “Strengthening American Communications Leadership with Open Radio Access Networks.” 

WHAT: Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing on leveraging ORAN technology to enhance America’s communications networks and leadership. 

DATE: Wednesday, January 17, 2024

TIME: 10:00 AM ET 

LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building 

This notice is at the direction of the Chair. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be live streamed online at https://energycommerce.house.gov/. If you have any questions concerning the hearing, please contact Noah Jackson at Noah.Jackson@mail.house.gov. If you have any press-related questions, please contact Sean Kelly at Sean.Kelly@mail.house.gov.